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A museum, art project, and institution that demands we look at the world around us in a strange new way.

Known as the "Hobbit Houses," these storybook homes look like they're straight out of the Shire.

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.

This beloved, whimsical weiner topped an eclectic variety of Los Angeles buildings, including a Thai restaurant and an advertising agency.

Home to secret Eastern Bloc spy equipment and the largest stretch of the original Berlin Wall outside of Germany.

This 'Murder House' grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.

This rare tortoise skeleton has been hanging around the downtown Los Angeles museum for over a century.

This museum honors the first Spanish land grant in California which is still in the hands of the original owner's family.

Gnomes have their very own bonsai-landscaped settlement on a university campus.

The last family-owned, single-screen moviehouse in La La Land.

The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.

A bright California graveyard with a decidedly dark side.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

In the late 1990s, a mechanic and fan bought this iconic sportscar back from the dead.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

A curious statue fit for a mad tea party.

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

This South-by-South-Asian restaurant serves up Indian-spiced Southern fried chicken and a Desi-style pastrami.